In 1797 the US Congress ratified, and President John Adams signed, the Treaty of Tripoli which proclaims, “the Government of the United States of America is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion“. This, barely 10 years after the Constitution was ratified, by many of the same people. There was no debate or objection to the statement by Congress or the public. It was an obvious, accepted statement of fact.
Many people today claim that the US was founded as a Christian nation. From the mouths of the founders, it was not.
Have you read the back of our US Currency lately?
“In God We Trust”
Comment by Heather — May 2, 2006 @ 2:18 pm
The motto on the dollar bill is a good example of how the religious groups continue trying to break down the separation between Church and State.
It did not appear on paper currency until 1957, and should not be there today. I consider it unconstitutional. Similarly, “under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance.
So the point still stands that the US was not founded as a “Christian Nation”.
Comment by Daryl — May 2, 2006 @ 6:53 pm
Very good reading. Peace until next time.
WaltDe
Comment by WaltDe — September 1, 2006 @ 10:03 am